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1617EVSPK vs DW618PK

Bosch 1617EVSPK vs DEWALT DW618PK. Of the 5 figures both makers publish, 1 differs: weight. 3 are worded too differently to set side by side: speed, collet and included. The 1617EVSPK and DW618PK are routers people search for together, compared on their makers' published figures.

The makers' figures side by side

The makers' figures side by side
SpecificationBosch 1617EVSPKDEWALT DW618PK
Motor—2-1/4 HP
Current (amps)1212
Voltage120V—
Speed8,000-25,000 RPM24000-rpm
Variable speedYes—
Collet1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 8 mmone 1/4" (6.4 mm) and one 1/2" (13 mm) collet included
Plunge depth2-1/4"—
IncludedMotor, plunge base, fixed base (RA1161), two collet chucks, wrenches, chip shields, carrying case, height adjustment wrench, mounting screws(1) DW6184 Fixed base; (1) DW6182 Plunge base; (1) 1/4" and 1/2" Collets; (1) Wrench; (1) Large hole sub base; (1) Vacuum adapter; (1) DW618M Motor pack
Weight10 lbs22.18-lbs
Warranty—3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed

The 1617EVSPK and DW618PK pages cite each of these figures row by row, and the sources below list where they were read. Where a cell has a dash, 5 of them in this table, the maker pages we cite do not give the figure.

Where to buy

Bosch 1617EVSPK

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DEWALT DW618PK

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Where the 1617EVSPK and DW618PK figures differ

  • Weight: 1617EVSPK: 10 lbs. DW618PK: 22.18-lbs.

Stated differently, not directly comparable

The two makers put these figures in different terms, so the rows cannot be read as a match or a difference from these pages.

  • Speed: 1617EVSPK: 8,000-25,000 RPM. DW618PK: 24000-rpm.
  • Collet: 1617EVSPK: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 8 mm. DW618PK: one 1/4" (6.4 mm) and one 1/2" (13 mm) collet included.
  • Included: 1617EVSPK: Motor, plunge base, fixed base (RA1161), two collet chucks, wrenches, chip shields, carrying case, height adjustment wrench, mounting screws. DW618PK: (1) DW6184 Fixed base; (1) DW6182 Plunge base; (1) 1/4" and 1/2" Collets; (1) Wrench; (1) Large hole sub base; (1) Vacuum adapter; (1) DW618M Motor pack.

Cited for one of the pair: only Bosch's cited pages give voltage, variable speed and plunge depth; only DEWALT's cited pages give motor and warranty. The other maker may publish the figure elsewhere; ask it rather than assume the 1617EVSPK and DW618PK match there.

The 1617EVSPK and the DW618PK in full

Bosch 1617EVSPK

Bosch · router · current (amps) 12 · collet 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 8 mm

Every tool we list from Bosch and DEWALT.

Sources

  1. 1617EVSPK Combo Pack Routers — Bosch
  2. 2-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Plunge Router Combo Kit With Soft Start — DEWALT
  3. DEWALT DW618PK owner's manual — DEWALT